Wiring two batteries

Home / the12volt's Install Bay / General Discussion / Wiring two batteries (

Topic Closed)

Welcome Guest :)

Members

Search

Register

Login

< Prev Topic Next Topic >

bagged95bird

Member - Posts: 1

Joined: July 15, 2004

Posted: July 26, 2004 at 2:51 PM / IP Logged

Ok, i have my front battery ran to a 100amp circuit breaker, which runs to the rear battery. Then the rear battery wires to a 140 amp circuit breaker which runs to a solenoid for my compressors. All ran with 4 guage wires (+ & -). My question is: which size wire is best for running two batteries, and what size breakers should i be using?

Back to Top

mj239air

Copper - Posts: 153

Joined: May 27, 2003

Location: United States

Posted: July 27, 2004 at 9:12 PM / IP Logged

As for wiring size, you should probably be using at least 1/0 wiring to the back. As for the circuit breaker, that depends on the load you are carrying accross the wire. Too small and it is alway poppin, too big and you have a fire.

Back to Top

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

Printable version

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Search the12volt.com

Follow the12volt.com

Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Wiring two batteries

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.This topic is closed.

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.